Saint Marculf
- Also known as
- Marcoul
- Memorial
- 1 May
- Profile
- Born to the nobility.
Priest.
Successful missionary to the pagans of Gaul, but his heart was not in public life.
Hermit.
Founded monastery at Nanteuil, France, starting with a few huts.
After touching his relics, French kings were reported to be able to cure scrofula, a disease known for centuries as The King's Evil.
- Born
- at Bayeux, France
- Died
- 558;
relics at Corbigny, Leon, France
- Canonized
- Pre-Congregation
- Patronage
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against scrofula
against skin diseases
against skin rashes
against struma
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